Dealing with Dysthymia: Recognising and Recovering from Low-Grade Chronic Depression

Have you, or a loved one been suffering from frequent low moods for two or more years?

Chronic, low-grade depression is often thought of as a mild disorder that doesn’t need to be taken as seriously as more extreme mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder or major depression. However, research shows that this milder form of depression, known as “dysthymia,” in medical circles, can be just as damaging to people’s lives as major depression.

Many people with dysthymia have significant problems ...